Saturday, May 29, 2010

moving, muscles, mayhem

Have moved. Just haven't finished moving. Internet, cable, all that jazz come on Tuesday. Yesterday the new dining table, chairs, and kids' new bed arrived. I've discovered muscles I didn't know I had, while others are rebeling and letting me know how pissed off they are.

Right now am Dudley sitting for Carol (God bless that woman for rescuing me today/tonight) while she's at a ballgame. I have a promise to get a book in to an editor, and it wasn't happening at home, so I'm working on it tonight and tomorrow morning until C arrives. Then Jackie is kidnapping me - lol. Have I mentioned that I adore my friends???

What I have learned...a new appreciation for those who work fast food. They've kept us afloat the past couple of weeks. I've learned that my legs are still useful, that I CAN climb stairs (over and over)...I just can't carry anything heavy, and I tend to fall (that balance thing that comes with head injuries). BUT...I can grab a box of books or clothes and do the "old lady with the walker" thing getting them up those flights of stairs. Hoist box a couple of steps ahead of me, climb using box as the walker. And so on...

I can also rig up a makeshift closure for a fence that isn't fixed yet so that I don't have to take the dogs out on a leash any more. That 'driving a team of horses' thing was kinda wearing on me. Was beginning to feel like Charlton Heston with chariot and horses in Ben Hur. Didn't realize I was losing weight until my jeans dropped to my ankles when I coughed once. Ack. Broad friggin' daylight while in the garage waiting on a repairman who took care of the front part of the fence. (I took care of one corner of the back.)

Got on internet at Carol's tonight and cleaned out the mailbox. Thanks to those of you who haven't sent me a ton of mail. A pox on those who have. (just kidding...well, maybe a mild case of rash)

On the good side, I have an office again! YAY!!! And what books I'll read within the next month (if all goes as planned) will go on the big new bookcase while others slumber in the closet. Not having them all out there again collecting dust. Daughter-in-law loaned me her laptop for the weekend (mine crapped out...the LED/monitor went kablooey).

To those who know how grave my dad's health situation was during the move, he's better. For the phone calls I've missed...sorry, phone is acting up and I don't always hear it ring. Have to keep an eye on the red light that alerts me I missed a call, damn it. The Kids are fine, except had to go to an emergency care clinic with DIL whose ankles and legs are swelling from being on them and working such long hours even during the move than afterwards at night cleaning out the old place.

Till next time...hugs...thanks for caring and popping in here while I've been gone.~ Sunny Lyn

Glad to hear the shift is almost done, Sunny, although you'll probably be unpacking boxes for months to come yet. I've tried ringing you a couple of times but haven't managed to reach you. Now I know why. lol Will try and catch you over the next few days so keep an eye on that little red light.